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Officers from the Hawaiʻi Police Department conducted a flag-raising ceremony at Lincoln Park in Hilo at 9 a.m. Wednesday (November 11). Special thanks go to the Department of Parks and Recreation for making the needed repairs to the flag pole in time for Veterans Day. The Hawaiʻi Police Department salutes all veterans and thanks them […]

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day […]

MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Volcanoes National Park joins national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees all three days of the upcoming Veteran’s Day weekend, Nov. 9-11. “Our nation’s veterans have sacrificed much to protect our freedom,” Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando said. “To honor the selfless service of our veterans, we invite everyone to experience […]

MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Volcanoes National Park joins all 398 national park units across the country in waiving entrance fees for the upcoming Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 10-12. “We are indebted to the sacrifices our veterans have made for our country’s freedom and heritage,” Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando said. “The National Park Service invites all veterans […]

MEDIA RELEASE In observance of the Veterans Day 2012 Holiday, most public libraries will be closed Saturday, Nov. 10 through Monday, Nov. 12. Five libraries will be closed from Friday through Sunday: * Aiea Public Library * Hawaii Kai Public Library * Kaimuki Public Library * Liliha Public Library * Makawao Public Library (Maui) Call […]

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day […]

As Americans, we owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to our veterans who, during peace and war, have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to safeguarding the principles upon which our nation was founded. Hawai‘i’s veterans have a long and proud tradition of serving their communities after returning to civilian life, and they comprise an integral part […]

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day […]

MEDIA RELEASE All public libraries that are currently open will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of the Veterans Day 2009 Holiday. These libraries are scheduled to reopen on Thursday, November 12. Visit librarieshawaii.org/locations/… for public service hours or call your local library.